Honey Garlic Salmon Skillet
A quick and healthy skillet dinner featuring salmon glazed with a sticky sweet garlic sauce, perfect for busy evenings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Salmon fillets, skin on or skin off, about 4 to 6 ounces each
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 3 cloves Garlic, fresh minced Jar garlic works in a pinch
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (or tamari)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice (or a splash of rice vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Butter or olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper
- to taste Optional: red pepper flakes, chopped parsley, sesame seeds For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the salmon dry with paper towels to ensure a golden surface.
- Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter or oil.
- Once hot, place salmon in the skillet presentation side down.
- Cook without poking for a few minutes until it releases easily and looks browned.
Cooking
- While the salmon cooks, stir together honey, soy sauce, garlic, and lemon juice in a small bowl.
- When salmon is nearly cooked through, pour the sauce into the skillet.
- Allow the sauce to bubble quickly, spooning it over the salmon until thickened, about a minute or two.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon and optional garnishes like parsley or sesame seeds.
- If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of water to loosen it.
Notes
Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed veggies to soak up the sauce. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.